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There are many reasons to bike with your dog, although some may be less obvious than others. Here are a few reasons why biking with your dog is healthy for both the dog and the owner. 1. It helps with weight loss. That's true for the dog and the owner! So many pets are overweight these days. And their owners are too. If the dog needs a little extra exercise, then the owner probably could use some more exercise and some motivation as well. There are a lot of overweight pets out there, but there are also plenty of overweight people who own these pets! Trying something a little more fun and exciting than the usual walking routine will be nice for the human and the dog. A hands free bike leash makes biking a little safer because the owner can have both hands on the bike. 2. It gives the dog a job. Dogs need a purpose or they become bored and stir crazy. My mutt wears a backpack, he does dog agility, he retrieves and he goes biking. Biking is one of the easiest ways to give him a job to do. When I bike with my dog, he is very focused and relaxed. He has to pay attention to me and where I'm going. He does not pull or go after other dogs because he is more concerned about his "job." 3. It's good cross training for the person. Walking every day can be hard on the knees and ankles. Biking works different muscles. This won't be the case for the dog, because the dog will be walking or running regardless. Because of this, owners should make sure not to bike too fast with their dogs. Remember that the dog has to work a lot harder just to keep up. For people using a bike leash for dogs, it's important to remember to look at the dog every now and then and see how she's doing. When someone is not holding a leash, it's easy to forget about the dog! 4. Cover more ground. Dogs love to migrate with their pack, and that means their owner. It's boring to cover the same 2-mile stretch day after day. With a bike, the dog gets to explore new areas further out from her front door. This is also a nice break from the routine for the person. 5. Biking will tire out the dog. Walking is just not enough to tire out some of the most high-energy dogs such as border collies, boxers and springer spaniels. But biking with them will really work. A tired dog is less likely to be bored and cause problems such as barking, aggression and destruction indoors. 6. Biking will increase the human and dog bond. Biking with a dog is another excuse for training. The more training that takes place, the more respect the dog will have for her owner. This sets up a good relationship for further training and being able to take the dog more places. Do you bike with your dog? http://www.thatmutt.com is an expert site on dogs and dog related topics such as bike leach for dogs and hands free bike leash. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
